In the chaos of 2015’s Secret Wars , Marvel revisited one of its most chilling dystopian futures. Written by legendary Hulk writer with art by Greg Land , the five-issue series Future Imperfect (2015) isn't just a trip down memory lane—it’s a power struggle on a multiversal scale. The Setting: Dystopia in Battleworld
Do you think the is the Hulk's most dangerous villain because he is the Hulk, or is there another foe who hits harder? Secret Wars 2015: Maestro Hulk & Future Imperfect Hulk - Future Imperfect (2015) (Digita…
Breaking Battleworld: A Look Back at Hulk - Future Imperfect (2015) In the chaos of 2015’s Secret Wars ,
While the original 1992 storyline took place in a standalone nuclear wasteland, this 2015 version is set within the patchwork reality of . The city of Dystopia is now a domain ruled by the Maestro , an older, more ruthless version of the Hulk who possesses Banner’s intellect and a massive ego. Secret Wars 2015: Maestro Hulk & Future Imperfect
The Maestro is forced to contend with his own past and the psychological weight of his identity.
The story follows a band of rebels—including familiar faces like and Janis Jones —who are determined to end the Maestro’s reign. Unlike the original story where they summon a younger Hulk, this tale focuses on the Maestro’s internal and external games of chess.